5 of my categorical "No" in the care of violets. Every time I am convinced that because of them people ruin their flowers

Fiery fireworks, fellow flower growers!

Today on the agenda are gross mistakes in caring for Saintpaulias. A florist who accepts them condemns his plants to an ugly appearance, meager flowering and a semi-living existence. There are those who are content with little and enjoy a modest result. But why not provide the flower with proper care and exaggerate its beauty?

Large pot for violets: how many times have the world been told

In any article about the rules for growing Saintpaulias, the florist finds a direct indication: "The diameter of the pot should be 3 times less than the diameter of the rosette of leaves." But no one is in a hurry to use it.

Not more! The only exception to the rule is trailer violets. If you don't know what they are, then you don't have them.

Many growers still plant violets in large pots for growth. What is it - an inability to follow a clear rule or laziness to spend 30 minutes afterwards unwillingness to transplant into a large dish?

But in a large pot there is a high risk of gulf and root rot. The plant cannot absorb moisture from the bottom, and over time, a swamp with fungi and bacteria will appear there. A violet cannot live for a long time in such conditions. First, the lower leaves will begin to suffer, and then the whole plant will disappear. Alas.

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Quite a natural result

Yes, lush flowering is possible in large pots. There is so much nutritious soil! True, it is unlikely to happen again ...

Plant violets in a pot, focusing on the size of the leaves. When the plant grows up and grows, the maximum and final diameter of the pot will be 10 cm. Well, a maximum of 11-12 cm.

Rare transplants: the plant does not expect anything good

Violets consume a lot of nutrients from soil resources, quickly depleting its reserves. But this is not so bad.

Be sure to add baking powder to the new soil. So the roots will breathe normally

As the violet grows, the soil becomes salted. Hardness salts from tap water for irrigation are deposited in it. This is indicated by a white and red bloom on the walls of the pot and on the soil. The delicate and thin roots of violets do not work properly in these conditions.

Transplant Saintpaulia at least once a year. The optimal period is 6 months. Collectors of varietal violets prescribe a transplant after each flowering. So the next one will be no less beautiful.

Ignoring plant rejuvenation: no beauty, no benefit

As the lower leaves are lost, the violet forms a stem. When it reaches a height of 2-3 cm, the attractiveness of the plant is lost. Flowers become less frequent and smaller because Saintpaulia simply grows. Not taking action is the road to nowhere.

The eyes are afraid, but the hands are doing

Rejuvenate regularly violet when the stem becomes long. Remove the plant from the pot, remove the bottom spoiled leaves and cut the stem at the root. Lightly peel the stem, like a carrot, with a sharp knife. Plant in loose soil and place under the bag. In a week or two, the top will be re-rooted.

Shape matters: violet doesn't like density

You shouldn't plant several plants in one pot and leave stepchildren. One violet - one growth center. It is a mistake to believe that from an increase in their number, flowering will become more magnificent. On the contrary. In density, plants will not develop and bloom normally, because the leaves will begin to interfere with each other, competing for light, water and resources.

As you can see, nothing worthwhile grows

Work to create the perfect outlet. Plant one baby at a time and remove the stepchildren as soon as they appear. And the bouquet bloom will color the windowsill.

Watering flaws: ruining the flower in the bud

Violet roots are fine and delicate strings. If you delay watering for a day, they will turn into a lifeless washcloth. The next watering will not return them to their original state, no. After the ingress of moisture, everything that has withered begins to rot.

A healthy violet has been blooming together for many years

It is easy to guess that this is harmful to the health of the flower. Together with the roots, it loses the ability to normally absorb moisture and nutrients. It will take time and resources for the plant to put into bloom to release stress and grow new ones. After all, rotting roots in a pot can infect healthy tissue, both underground and above ground.